Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of stoichiometric lithium disilicate-based glasses with Al2O3 additives

In this study, a rapid and simple calculation procedure to determine the non-isothermal crystallization kinetic parameters of a glass was proposed based on the work of Matusita et al. The crystal growth index (n) was firstly determined with the equation proposed by Matusita in 1979 and the value of morphology index (m) could be determined according to the relationship between n and m. The activation energy for crystal growth was determined using the modified-Kissinger equation proposed by Matusita in 1980. To verify the validity of this efficient and rapid method, four compositions in the Li2O-SiO2-Al2O3-P2O5 glass system were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The crystallization mechanisms as identified by the characterization show good agreement with those predicted by the new calculation procedure, verifying the validity of the calculation procedure.